Gemcon Khulna vs Gazi Group Chattogram Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – Bangabandhu T20 2020, Match 5

Match Details:

The 5th match of the Bangabandhu T20 2020 will be played between the Gemcon Khulna and the Gazi Group Chattogram at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.

The match is scheduled to start at 01:30 PM Local Time (01:00 PM IST).

Preview:

Gemcon Khulna bailed themselves out of jail against the Fortune Barishal courtesy Ariful Haque’s power-hitting. However, Minister Group Rajshahi gave them the first taste of defeat as Mahmudullah’s men lost by six wickets. Their star-studded middle-order has faltered and their bowling hasn’t been up to the mark either. They hanging in the third spot in the points table.

They are next scheduled to lock horns with the Gazi Group Chattogram in the first of Saturday’s doubleheader. Chattogram, on the other hand, are brimming confidence, beating Beximco Dhaka by nine wickets, bowling them out for 88. They won the match with as many as 55 deliveries to spare. Their bowling is in exemplary form and Khulna’s indifferent batting has to fight their way out.

GKH vs GGC Weather Report for Match 4

There are no chances of rain in the first match with a bit of sunshine around. There will be five per cent cloud cover during the encounter. The temperature will be around the 28 degrees Celsius mark. The humidity won’t be on the higher side either with the numbers in the mid-30s.

Pitch Report:

The pitch has been a sporting one thus far with a bit for everyone. But the track also has gotten easier to bat, especially in the second half. Chasing should be the way forward for the teams. The spinners are expected to gain quite a bit of assistance, keeping in mind that the match will be played under natural lights.

Average first innings score:

141.70 (4 matches in the Bangabandhu T20 Cup)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 3, Lost – 1, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there’s an update)

GKH vs GGC Probable Playing XIs:

Gemcon Khulna

Anamul Haque (WK), Imrul Kayes, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah (C), Jahurul Islam, Ariful Haque, Shamim Hossain, Shahidul Islam, Hasan Mahmud/Rishad Hossain, Al-Amin Hossain, Shafiul Islam

Bench: Shuvagata Hom Chowdhury, Salman Hossain, Zakir Hasan, Rishad Hossain/Hasan Mahmud, Nazmul Islam

Gazi Group Chattogram

Liton Das (WK), Soumya Sarkar, Mominul Haque, Mohammad Mithun (C), Shamsur Rahman, Mosaddek Hossain, Ziaur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahidul Islam

Bench: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shykat Ali, Rakibul Hasan, Sanjit Saha, Mehedi Hasan

GKH vs GGC Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Soumya Sarkar looked fluent with the bat in hand as he notched 44 unbeaten runs off 29 balls with the help of four fours and two sixes. The southpaw played at a strike-rate of 151.72. He also chipped in with the wicket of Nasum Ahmed with his slow-medium pace in the only over he bowled. That he took two catches also shows that he can fetch fantasy points apart from batting and bowling.

Shamim Hossain was one of Bangladesh’s star performers in the U19 World Cup and he hasn’t disappointed in the ongoing tournament as well. He has been the most fluent batter for Khulna, though he has batted in the lower middle-order. He has a strike-rate of 141.86 at an average of 30.50. Bearing in mind his form, it won’t be a surprise if Khulna decide to promote him up the order.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das

Vice-Captain Options – Mustafizur Rahman, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Shamim Hossain

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for GKH vs GGC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Liton Das

Batters – Shamim Hossain, Jahurul Islam, Mominul Haque

All-Rounders – Shakib Al Hasan, Ariful Haque, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Soumya Sarkar (C)

Bowlers – Shafiul Islam, Shahidul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman (VC)

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for GKH vs GGC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Anamul Haque Bijoy

Batters – Shamim Hossain, Imrul Kayes, Mominul Haque

All-Rounders – Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mosaddek Hossain Saikat (VC), Soumya Sarkar

Bowlers – Al Amin Hossain, Shafiul Islam, Nahidul Islam

Expert Advice:

Shakib Al Hasan is making a comeback after more than a year and he has looked rusty, both with bat and ball. Though it’s a brave call, you can include him as a normal player and assign the multipliers’ role to other in-form players.

Today’s GKH vs GGC Probable Winners:

Gazi Group Chattogram should be able to win the match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.